I did a Cook & Book today

[DebbieJ]

I really like the format and think it could be a really good thing to do regularly. Although I cut out the video portion and changed it to the Full Service Checkout and how to handle the NO.

I had just one consultant show up. One hospitality gal who had RSVP'd was a no show. If I had known she wasn't coming, I would have cancelled. But I guess you gotta start somewhere.

One of my newer gals who signed in August didn't come. She RSVP'd saying she had to work. Yet on her Facebook status, she was " having a nice day with my sweet Olivia we made cup cakes, did laundry, and now we are going outside for a walk."

Ummmm....thought you had to work??

This girl does work a lot and works odd hours--she is a house manager of a group home kinda place, so one day she'll work 3-11, then the next day she'll work 7-3. Just crazy.

We have not connected AT ALL for any length of time to do any training and I am getting really frustrated.

Should I say anything about today to her? She could have really benefitted from the training. I know she needs the income.

[chefmeg]

I think you should send a note to her "wall" on Facebook....if she is there to update her status while having such a nice day, then she is obviously there enough to see a note from you! Just tell her you are looking forward to woking with her and can't wait to help her start her business....see what happens!

[PamperedK]

I love the Cook & Book! I wouldn't cancel with one person. Yes, it's a lot of work for just one person but they still need the same training. I've done it with one person a few times.

eta: I love the idea of reviewing full service checkout instead of the DVD...most of the new consultants have already seen the DVD so I always find that part is unnecessary.

[pampmomof3]

I need to do and am going to set up something with my team! Wish me luck! Anything you'd do different Deb?

[finley1991]

Good reminder Deb! I need to set one up for this month!

[DebbieJ]

I need to do and am going to set up something with my team! Wish me luck! Anything you'd do different Deb?

There is a video portion that focuses on the recruiting DVD and showing it at shows. I totally cut that out cuz I never do that and instead we talked about Full Service Checkout, the "sliding down the mountain" technique, and how to handle it when someone says no. I would have loved to do more role playing of that, but we spent too much time cooking and were running out of time.